The Washington Capitals (6-4) take on the Philadelphia Flyers (3-7-4) at Capital One Arena on Wednesday, Oct. 28 at 7:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The Capitals took down the Buffalo Sabres 4-3 in overtime in their most recent game, while the Flyers are coming off a 4-3 overtime loss to the Columbus Blue Jackets.
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Here is our pick for who will capture the victory in Wednesday's matchup.
Over the last 10 outings for the Flyers (3-5-2), their offense has scored 22 goals while their defense has allowed 28 goals. They have recorded 34 power-play opportunities during that span, and have scored seven goals (20.6%).
Flyers vs. Capitals Predictions for Wednesday
Our computer model for this encounter predicts a final tally of Capitals 4, Flyers 2.
- Moneyline Pick: Capitals (-240)
- Total Pick: Under 6.5 (computer predicts 5.9 goals on average)
- Spread Pick: Capitals (-1.5)
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Capitals Splits and Trends
- The Capitals are 6-4 overall and 1-0-1 in overtime contests.
- Washington has won both of its games that were decided by one goal.
- In the one game this season the Capitals registered just one goal, they lost.
- Washington has lost both games this season when it scored two goals.
- The Capitals are 6-1-0 in the seven games when they have scored at least three goals (to register 12 points).
- In the five games when Washington has scored a single power-play goal, it picked up eight points after finishing 4-1-0.
- In games when it has outshot its opponent, Washington is 2-2-0 (four points).
- The Capitals have been outshot by opponents in six games, going 4-2-0 to record eight points.
Flyers Splits and Trends
- The Flyers have a record of 3-7-4 this season and are -4-4 in overtime matchups.
- Philadelphia has earned five points (1-3-3) in its seven games that finished with a one-goal margin.
- This season the Flyers registered just one goal in five games and they lost every time.
- Philadelphia has earned three points (0-0-3 record) this season when scoring exactly two goals .
- The Flyers have earned seven points in their five games with three or more goals scored.
- This season, Philadelphia has scored a lone power-play goal in five games and registered six points with a record of 3-2-0.
- When it outshoots its opponent this season, Philadelphia has posted a record of 1-2-1 (three points).
- The Flyers' opponents have had more shots in 10 games. The Flyers finished 2-5-3 in those matchups (seven points).
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Team Stats Comparison
| Capitals Rank | Capitals AVG | Flyers AVG | Flyers Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11th | 3.4 | Goals Scored | 1.93 | 32nd |
| 17th | 3.2 | Goals Allowed | 3.21 | 18th |
| 16th | 27.5 | Shots | 23.3 | 30th |
| 21st | 28.4 | Shots Allowed | 30.3 | 26th |
| 23rd | 17.86% | Power Play % | 15.56% | 25th |
| 15th | 81.25% | Penalty Kill % | 82.98% | 12th |
Flyers vs. Capitals Game Time and TV Channel
- When: Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 7:30 p.m. ET
- TV Channel: TNT
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- Where: Capital One Arena in Washington D.C.
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